In the Red

151998•57m•6.1/10

CrimeComedyDrama

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6.1/10(7)

In the Red is a three-part BBC Two black comedy crime miniseries adapted by Malcolm Bradbury from Mark Tavener's novel of the same name, which had been inspired by the writer's early experiences working for the BBC and the Liberal Party. The serial stars Warren Clarke as BBC Reporter George Cragge and Alun Armstrong as Police Superintendent Frank Jefferson, investigating a series of murders of London bank managers, a small political party contesting a by-election, and a plan to overthrow the Director-General of the BBC.

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Production

BBC

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 26, 1998

Last Aired

June 9, 1998

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Malcolm Bradbury

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Part One

Air date: 1998-05-26

A serial killer has begun murdering bank managers. BBC radio crime correspondent George Cragge gets involved after fielding calls from the killer while broadcasting on Radio 4.

Part Two

Air date: 1998-06-02

After murdering an MP in the House of Commons, the killer makes a veiled threat to Cragge on air.

Part Three

Air date: 1998-06-09

The mysterious Andrew James is "fast-tracked" to an Old Bailey trial for the Bank Manager murders.